Three days in Tainan, southern Taiwan doing sightseeing and goofing around. Fun Times!
02:05 Tainan Judicial Museum 台南司法博物館
05:10 Little Secret restaurant 小覓秘麵食所
05:40 Blueprint Culture and Creative Park 藍晒圖文創園區
06:50 Old Taiwan Magistrate Residence 台南知事官邸
07:50 The Place Tainan 台南老爺
09:30 Lin Mo-Niang Park 林默娘公園
10:15 Eternal Golden Castle 億載金城
11:45 Yuguang Island 漁光島
13:15 Taijiang National Park Visitor Center 台江國家公園遊客中心
14:30 Anping Tree House 安平樹屋
15:55 Anping Fort 安平古堡
16:50 Chou’s Spring Rolls 周氏蝦捲
17:30 Jingzaijiao Tile-paved Salt Fields 井仔腳瓦盤鹽田
18:00 Vanaheim 愛莊園
24:35 Anping Canal Cruise 安平運河
29:05 Zhu Xin Ju restaurant 筑馨居
30:30 Duiyue Gate 兌悅門
30:50 Cloudy Mountain Tea Shop 雲澗茶小賣所
31:20 Fox Café 狐狸小屋
32:25 Zhengxing Street 正興街
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Tainan Judicial Museum
The Tainan Judicial Museum (No. 307, Sec. 1, Fuqian Rd., West Central Dist.; judicial.gov.tw/museum/; Chinese) complex, inaugurated as the Taiwan District Court in 1914, is considered one of Taiwan’s three supreme Japanese-era works of architecture.
Blueprint Culture and Creative Park
This is a narrow-lane complex of renovated simple, cement-walled dormitories originally built by the Japanese to house judicial-authority employees. The dorm buildings are today home to an attractive cluster of artisanal outlets and creative eateries.
Little Secret
The “hidden-away” Little Secret (No. 17, Ln. 689, Sec. 1, Ximen Rd., South Dist.; facebook.com/littlesecret17) restaurant is the go-to foodie haunt here. The emphasis is on bringing cultural-creative flourishes to familiar Taiwanese noodle classics, each dish celebrating a regional icon ingredient.
Old Taiwan Magistrate Residence
The Old Taiwan Magistrate Residence (No. 1, Weimin Street, East Dist.; otmr.com.tw), built in 1900, was used as a residence by visiting Japanese royals, most notably the future Emperor Hirohito during his 1923 grand Taiwan inspection.
The Place Tainan
This new boutique hotel is situated at one end of a monstrous block-style retail/entertainment/leisure complex. The contemporary-décor hotel has minimalist-theme guestrooms with strong black and white schemes. hotelroyal.com.tw/tainan
Lin Mo-Niang Park
Overlooking the south side of Anping Harbor is a giant 16m-high hilltop statue of Lin Mo-Niang located in the breezy Lin Mo-Niang Park. Lin was the young mortal maiden who became the immortal Mazu, Goddess of the Sea, protector of seafarers.
Eternal Golden Castle
This “castle,” actually a fort (No. 3, Guangzhou Rd., Anping Dist.), was built by the Chinese in the 1870s as protection against grasping colonial powers. Massive bastions are found at the ends of the four high, thick walls, with a moat making enemy access even more difficult.
Taijiang National Park Visitor Center
Taijiang National Park (tjnp.gov.tw) is a watery world of estuaries, sandbars, tidal flats, old irrigation canals and small-craft shipping channels, mangrove swamps, wetlands, and aquaculture farms. The white-walled buildings of the visitor complex, built on stilts above retired fish farms, resemble traditional fishermen dwellings and circle a faux “lagoon.”
Anping Fort
This stronghold, originally called Fort Zeelandia, was built at the north-end head of a great sometimes sandbar/sometimes silt island (at high tide) that jutted out from the mainland.
Anping Tree House
Old Tait & Company Merchant House (No. 108, Gubao St., Anping Dist.) and, directly behind, the Anping Tree House, were both built by a British trading firm after the Second Opium War forced China to open ports to Western trade in 1858. The treehouse, originally conjoined warehouses, has been completely overrun by massive banyan trees, creating a fairytale maze.
Chou’s Shrimp Rolls
This restaurant (No. 125 Anping Street, Anping Dist.) is one of the best restaurants in Anping serving shrimp rolls, a local the delicacy.
Jingzaijiao Tile-paved Salt Fields
Just south of the fishing village of Beimen are the Jingzaijiao Tile-paved Salt Fields, Taiwan’s oldest salt fields, created in 1818. This site is a showcase example of how the bottom of evaporation ponds were paved with pottery shards, producing cleaner salt and making harvesting easier.
Top 10 Places to Retire in Asia
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Top 10 Places to Retire in Asia.
Offering everything from lush, tropical rain forests to bustling mega-cities, Asia is one of the world’s most varied and interesting places to retire. With an increasing number of Western retirees seeking an ‘escape’ from the fast-paced life that they are used to, and Asia offering a cultural experience that’s second-to-none, the number of retirees seeking peace, comfort, and financial security in Asia has continued to increase.
But it’s not just peace and quiet that retirees are searching for in Asia – it’s a fun and interesting life. While Western cities offer a great deal of economic opportunity, they can often feel somewhat stale and lacking in culture. In contrast, many of Asia’s top cities feel full of life and interesting opportunities to be found.
Likewise, Asia’s beach destinations, small towns, and rural settings can offer the perfect picturesque setting for a retiree. From beautiful scenery to truly stunning natural surroundings, many of Asia’s best locations are undiscovered secrets when compared to their counterparts back home.
These ten locations offer a great mix of modern conveniences, creature comforts, an affordable cost of living, and a unique look on life. From mega-cities to small towns, these top ten places to retire in Asia should be at the top of your list when you’re on the look for a great place to retire.
1. Phuket, Thailand
2. Penang, Malaysia
3. Singapore
4. Sapporo, Japan
5. Huahin, Thailand
6. Nhatrang, Vietnam
7. Taipei, Taiwan
8. Sai Kung, Hong Kong
9. Chiang Mai, Thailand
10. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Taipei, Taiwan
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1. The Okura Prestige Taipei *****
2. The Sherwood Taipei *****
3. The Landis Taipei *****
4. Hotel Royal-Nikko Taipei *****
5. Regent Taipei *****
6. Eslite Hotel *****
7. Caesar Park Hotel Taipei ****
8. Leofoo Residences ****
9. Mandarin Oriental Taipei *****
10. Gloria Residence ****
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1. No. 9, Section 1, Nanjing East Road, Zhongshan District, 10450 Taipei, Taiwan
A heated rooftop pool with a bar, panoramic views of Taipei City and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi can be found at The Okura Prestige Taipei.
2. No. 111, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Songshan District, 105 Taipei, Taiwan
The Sherwood Taipei is a 5-star property in Taipei's Songshan District, with its own indoor pool, fitness centre and spa.
3. No. 41, Section 2, Minquan East Road, Zhongshan District, 104 Taipei, Taiwan
The Landis Taipei is a 5-star hotel offering luxurious accommodation with 3 fine dining restaurants.
4. No. 37-1, Section 2, Chung Shan North Road, Zhongshan District, 104 Taipei, Taiwan
Just a 5-minute walk from ZhongShan Metro Station, the luxurious Hotel Royal-Nikko Taipei features 5-star facilities like a rooftop gym and a seasonal swimming pool.
5. No. 3, Lane 39, Section 2, ZhongShan North Road, Zhongshan District, 104 Taipei, Taiwan
Boasting a rooftop pool with expansive city views, The Regent Taipei offers elegant rooms with a flat-screen TV. It features 7 dining options, a health club and spa.
6. No. 98, Yanchang Road, Xinyi District, 11072 Taipei, Taiwan
Located in the Songshan Cultural & Creative Park, eslite hotel boasts a state-of-the-art fitness centre, spacious banquet halls and luxuriously furnished rooms.
7. No. 38, Section 1, Chung Hsiao West Road, Zhongzheng District, 100 Taipei, Taiwan
Caesar Park Hotel Taipei is located in the Central Business District directly opposite Taipei Main Station. Offering free Wi-Fi, the hotel also has a spa and 5 dining options.
8. No. 38, Section 1, Nanking East Road, Zhongshan District, 106 Taipei, Taiwan
Leofoo Residences is situated just a minute’s walk from Zhongshan MRT Station, which is just a stop away from the Taipei Main Station.
9. No. 158, Dunhua North Road, Songshan District, 10548 Taipei, Taiwan
Offering an outdoor pool, Mandarin Oriental Taipei is located in downtown Taipei. It offers a fitness centre, a wellness centre and Yoga classes.
10. No. 359, Lin Sen North Road, Zhongshan District, 104 Taipei, Taiwan
Gloria Residence offers modern apartments with a washing machine in Taipei's Zhongshan District. A 10-minute drive from Ningxia Night Market, it has an indoor pool and 24-hour concierge services.
Street Food in Taiwan - MASSIVE Sausage BBQ at Tainan Night Market | BEST Taiwanese Street Food
MASSIVE Sausage BBQ in Tainan, Taiwan.
On day 2 of our street food series in Tainan, Taiwan we taste some of the most famous and delicious Taiwanese street foods! Tainan is often referred too as the capital of food or the culinary capital of Taiwan! The southern city is teeming with delicious Taiwanese foods!
We also pay a visit to one of the many night markets! These night markets are the best place for food lovers to sample all kinds of delicious street foods including a Taiwanese bbq, Taiwanese hamburger and more!
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Jin de Spring Rolls金得春捲
• Hours 7AM – 5PM
Address: No. 19, Section 3, Minzu Road, West Central District, Tainan City, 700
Amin Pig Heart 阿明豬心冬粉
• Hours 5PM – 12AM
Address: No. 72, Bao'an Road, West Central District, Tainan City, 700
A Juan Rou Lu 阿娟肉粽魯麵
Hours: 10:30AM - 12:30PM no sunday
Address: No. 87, Section 3, Guohua St, West Central District, Tainan City, 700
Wusheng Night Market
武聖夜市
Hours: Wed & Sat 6:30PM - 1:30 AM
Address: Lane 69, Wusheng Road, West Central District, Tainan City, 700
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Hey there, my name's Luke Martin with chopsticktravel.com ! I'm on a journey to document the BEST Street Food around the world! The Chopstick Travelers are based in Taiwan, where we frequent the best Street Food stands everywhere from Taipei to Kaohsiung. Not only do we feast on amazing street food in Taiwan, but our food focused travels take us on Street Food missions trying unique foods around the world! We've eaten Street Food in Japan, Street Food in Malaysia, Street Food in Korea, Street Food in India and many more!
I post 2 times a week mostly food, some travel. Street Food tours around the world and the most unique dishes we can find in all kinds of hole-in-the-wall restaurants. Stay updated for my latest video VIA our Facebook page and Instagram!
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Taichung, Taiwan
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1. Holiday Inn Express Taichung Park ***
2. Park City Hotel Central Taichung ****
3. 53 Hotel ****
4. Fushin Hotel Taichung ****
5. The Cloud Hotel ***
6. CityInn Hotel Plus - Taichung Station Branch ***
7. Airline Inn Green Park Way
8. Twinstar Hotel ***
9. Talmud Business Hotel - Yizhong ***
10. 1969 Blue Sky Hotel ****
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1. No. 94, Section 2, Tze Yu Road , Central District, 400 Taichung, Taiwan
Modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and iPod docks are offered at Holiday Inn Express Taichung Park. It is a 3-minute drive from Taichung Railway Station from the property.
2. No. 66, Min Quan Road, Central District, 400 Taichung, Taiwan
Within a 10-minute walk from Taichung Train Station, the 4-star Park City Hotel provides non-smoking rooms with both free Wi-Fi and wired internet.
3. No. 27, Zhongshan Road, Central District, 40042 Taichung, Taiwan
53 HOTEL is conveniently located in Taichung’s city centre, just opposite the Miyahara pastry shop and a 2-minute walk from Taichung Railway Station.
4. No. 14, Shifu Road, Central District, 400 Taichung, Taiwan
Centrally located in Taichung City, the 4-star Fushin Hotel Taichung is an 8-minute walk from Taichung Main Station.
5. No. 36, Gongyuan Road, Central District, 400 Taichung, Taiwan
Offering a restaurant and a fitness centre, The Cloud Hotel is located in Taichung City. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a balcony.
6. No. 133, Section 4, Fuxing Road, East District, 886 Taichung, Taiwan
CityInn Hotel Plus (Taichung Station Branch) is a modern 3-star property sitting on Fuxing Road, East District.
7. No. 22, Section 1, Meicun Road, West District, 403 Taichung, Taiwan
Airline Inn Green Park Way offers accommodation in Taichung, only a 2-minute walk from Kuangsan SOGO Dept. Store and Park Lane by Splendor. It features airplane-themed guestrooms with free WiFi...
8. No. 158, Section 4, Fuxing Road, East District, 401 Taichung, Taiwan
Primely located just a 5-minute walk from Taichung Railway Station, Twinstar Hotel features non-smoking rooms with free WiFi and free parking space.
9. 3F, No. 22, Taiping Road, North District, 404 Taichung, Taiwan
Talmud Business Hotel - Yizhong is centrally located in Yizhong Business Area of Taichung, only steps from the lively Yizhong Night Market, where guest can find various local snacks.
10. No. 38, Shifu Road, Central District, 400 Taichung, Taiwan
Designed with vintage and modern elements, 1969 Blue Sky Hotel offers accommodation in downtown Taichung City. Free WiFi is available in all areas.
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Went on a 2-day trip to Taichung's coastal areas, the districts west of the city's urban center, including Wuq, Shalu, and Qingshui. Quite a few interesting places. I liked the Gaomei Wetlands best. :)
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00:40 Dajia Zhenlan Temple 大甲鎮瀾宮
02:10 Dajia Ma Mianxian 大甲媽麵線
02:30 Sanyang Mao Di Hang (Straw Hats) 三陽帽蓆行
03:10 Gaomei Wetlands 高美溼地
04:50 Aofeng Hill Viewing Platform 鰲峰山觀景平台
05:30 Taichung Harbor Hotel 台中港酒店
06:30 New Palace Restaurant 新天地餐廳
07:10 Zhao Family Ancestral Residence 趙家古厝
08:10 Wuqi Fishing Harbor 梧棲漁港
10:30 Lishui Fishing Harbor麗水漁港
11:30 Golden Ville 好好聚落
13:20 Shalu Dream Street 沙鹿夢想街
14:10 Meiren Borough Painted Village 美仁里彩繪村
16:10 Gaomei Wetlands 高美溼地
Old Dajia Town
Inform any Taiwan citizen you’ve been to Dajia and you’ll be asked if you visited Dajia Zhenlan Temple, Dajia’s key attraction. Taiwan, an island nation, venerates Mazu – the Goddess of the Sea -- like no other deity. She is worshiped at almost 900 temples. Zhenlan Temple, which dates to the 1700s, is among the most famous and powerful, and the annual Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage is the best-known event celebrating her springtime birthday.
All around Dajia Zhenlan Temple are eateries of venerable pedigree that have long been satisfying the needs of pilgrims – and locals – who have come to the temple to fulfill their spiritual needs. Dajia Ma Mianxian (“Dajia Mom Rice Noodles”; 127 Jianggong Rd. / 蔣公路127號), just a minute away on foot, is specially recommended.
The Taichung region has also long been known for high-quality traditional weaving crafts. Visit Dajia’s very last traditional straw-hat shop, Sanyang Mao Di Hang (“Sanyang Hat and Mat Shop”; 48 Jiangong Rd./ 48 建功路), a short walk from Zhenlan Temple.
Gaomei Wetlands
The Gaomei Wetlands, 3000 hectares in area with a seawall stretching 3.5 kilometers facing the Taiwan Strait, is a popular birdwatching hotspot. Members of over 120 species reside here, among the most conspicuous from the heron, ibis, heron, goose, and godwit families.
A long, meandering boardwalk brings you far out into the wetlands, beyond the sedge-grass marsh out into the intertidal zone, putting you just a few feet above the teeming world of busy fiddler crabs, mudskippers, and other tiny local denizens. The birds swoop in when the tide is out, feasting on the exposed buffet. When the tide is out, visitors are permitted to step off the end of the boardwalk in the intertidal zone, where the footing is comparatively firm and the mud thickness limited, to explore the animal goings-on on the mudflats.
Wuqi Fishing Harbor
Wuqi Fishing Harbor is just off the north end of massive Taichung Port. The latter is busy with much, much larger craft. The former’s different draws are enjoyed at varying times of the day.
There’s a lively, raucous daily fish-auction market. Most boats come in during the one or two hours before sunrise, and the scene is cacophonous, to say the least, and photo-captivating. If not a night-prowler, fret not; individual craft continually chug-a-lug in during the day, knowing local buyers punctually appearing right to provide you with unposed photo opps among the weary sailor folk.
Qingshui District
For even better views over the coastal region, head higher up Aofeng Hill to the park area immediately beyond, where two visually enticing architectural works await, Aofeng Jade Bridge and, higher still along the park’s pleasing pathway, Aofeng Hill Viewing Platform. The former is a curving waterway-leaping pedestrian bridge shaped auspiciously like a jade piece, bringing good fengshui. The latter is perhaps the coastal area’s best spot for sunsets and star-viewing.
Nearby, back down on the coastal plain, is the heritage-status Zhao Family Ancestral Residence (476 Zhongshan Rd. /中山路476號), a lyrically pretty traditional courtyard-style residential complex with the green slopes of the mountain spur at its back. Built in the late Qing Dynasty in the old south China style brought over by the ancestors of the Taiwanese, before it is a large pond.
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Taiwan - Best Travel Destination
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is a sovereign state in East Asia. The Republic of China, originally based in mainland China, now governs the island of Taiwan, which makes up over 99% of its territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, and other minor islands. Neighboring states include the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east and northeast, and the Philippines to the south. Taipei is the seat of the central government. New Taipei, encompassing the metropolitan area surrounding Taipei proper, is the most populous city. First of all you will be invited to explore Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. Here are Taipei 101 which is the second tallest building in the world. In addition, Taipei also has many museums, such as the National Palace Museum which has a complete collection of jade 5,000 years of imperial China and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. In addition, you also can enjoy a culinary tour in Shilin Night Market. Furthermore you will also be invited to enjoy a panoramic view of Keelung Harbour and Geo Park which is famous for the rock garden. Furthermore you will also be invited to enjoy the cultural tourism in Chiufen Old Village and Chinkuashih Village to explore Pitou Cave, Nanya Rock, Bay of Two Color to see all eksotisan golden sand beach in Fulong Beach. Finally, you also will be invited to enjoy shopping in Ximending Shopping District. Check out more awesome videos at
H O P P I E P O L L A Travels North of Taiwan // Spring in Taiwan
T R A V E L T O N O R T H OF T A I W A N
Remembering last year's travel to North of Taiwan - nice and cool climate that envelope the beautiful foliages of Taipei all the way to northern coasts of Taiwan. Apart from good food and friendly locals, Taiwan is one of the cleanest places I've been to!
P L A C E S E X P L O R E D //
Yonghe District
Lehua Night Market
Taipei 101
Shiding District
Shengkeng Old Street
Beitou Thermal Valley
Bagua Tea Plantation
Yangmingshan National Park
Shimen District
Guanyinshan North Coast
Baishawan Beach
Feng Zhi Men Bike Trail
Linshan Cape
April, indeed, is the best time to go to Taiwan and witness their Spring season!
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10 Best Things to do in Downtown Los Angeles
10 Fun & Entertaining things to do in Downtown Los Angeles. Downtown LA is home to many attractions and as a tourist you can easily spend a couple of days doing things in Downtown LA. In this video I share my favorite things to do to keep yourself amused.
Broad Museum & Disney Concert Hall at the LA Music Center
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LA Arts District
- highest density of murals in the city, which you can explore on your own or on any number of tours.
Union Station
- architectural landmark, with a gorgeous waiting hall and public areas
Little Tokyo
Chinatown
- known as New Chinatown, was developed around the Central Plaza in 1938, just west of Old Chinatown, where Union Station is now. Before the move, this area was LA's Little Italy, and is still home to St. Peter's Italian Church and Casa Italiana Cultural Center. LA's Chinatown is less dense than New York or San Francisco. The shops don't line the streets as thickly, but there are still a few cute stores and plazas through the serpent gateway heading north on Broadway from Cesar Chavez.
- The neon pagoda lights and lanterns at Central Plaza make a colorful display at night. Most of the notable landmarks in Chinatown are a few blocks from the
Take a Tour of Los Angeles City Hall
- Docent-led City Hall Tours are available weekday mornings from 9 am to noon. The last tour usually leaves around 11, but it's not a fixed schedule. If you make a reservation, you're more likely to land on the right hour for a tour, and might even get your parking covered.
- You can walk in (through the metal detectors) and explore on your own with the self-guided tour materials available at the information desk on the 3rd Floor. Be sure to take the elevator up to the observation deck on the 27th floor. You have to take the Express Elevator to the 22nd Floor, then another adjacent elevator to the 26th floor. Finally, you walk up one flight through the Mayor Tom Bradley Room and exit onto the Observation Balcony that circles the building.
Olvera Street
- Olvera Street (Calle Olvera) is a historical district in downtown Los Angeles, and a part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. It was officially founded in 1781 in Los Angeles, and was renamed to Olvera Street in 1877. Many of the Plaza District's Historic Buildings are on Olvera Street, as well as some of the oldest Los Angeles monuments including the Avila Adobe built in 1818, Pelanconi House built in 1857, and the Sepulveda House built in 1887. The tree-shaded, pedestrian mall marketplace with craft shops, restaurants and roving troubadours is a popular tourist destination. The street has been described as a Top Five in the Great Streets of America journal.
GRAMMY Walk of Fame
- Around LA Live
Bradbury Building on Broadway and Third
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Los Angeles Central Library
The Last Bookstore
OUE Skyspace
Grand Central Market
LA Fashion District (Santee Alley)
Grand Park
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{Hotel} Travel in Taiwan -- Just Sleep Hotel in Kaohsiung (捷絲旅高雄中正館)
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Travel in Taiwan (2016, 1/2)
By Rick Charette
Just Sleep, a young, growing Taiwan chain of moderately priced businessperson-oriented boutique hotels offering 5-star services and amenities, specializes in transforming middle-aged high-rises into bright, sparkling, stylishly modern accommodation facilities. While following a strict regime of standardized rules – the “mini-chain” has been introduced by the group that runs the upscale Regent Hotels & Resorts chain – individual owners are free to customize their properties to reflect their personalities.
At Just Sleep Kaohsiung Zhongzheng, the two major personal-touch themes are music and vegetarian food. In the lobby you’re met with Western piano music played “live” by a pianola. Classical Western music is played through the day in the comfy second-floor reading room, which can be seen from the lobby. Ease into the plush sofa seating and avail yourself of the library materials and free coffees, juices, and snacks. Adjoining this is the soundproofed music room, outfitted with sofa seating, high-end individual headphone/CD player sets, and hundreds of varied-genre CDs.
The Regent group has a reputation for first-rate food, and as evidence of the quality of Just Sleep Zhongzheng’s single restaurant, Double Veggie, management says about 80% of diners are non-guests. International cuisine with a mix of Southeast Asian and Italian condiments, spices, and seasonings is served. Note that meat selections are available at the breakfast buffet. (Rooms start at NT$2,800; free buffet breakfast.)